Actor Yaphet Kotto, known as Bond villain and Alien star, dies at 81 Toggle share menu Advertisement Actor Yaphet Kotto, known as Bond villain and Alien star, dies at 81 His death was first announced by his wife on Monday (Mar 15) and later confirmed by his agent. Actor Yaphet Kotto, the villain in the James Bond film “Live and Let Die”, died Monday, March 15, 2021 at age 81. (AP Photo/John Gillis, File) 16 Mar 2021 11:11PM (Updated: 17 Mar 2021 09:36AM) Share this content Bookmark Yaphet Kotto, an American actor known for his roles in movies including Alien and Midnight Run and as a villain in the James Bond film Live And Let Die, has died at age 81.